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Compulsion Thesaurus

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

Synonyms for Compulsion

Depending on context, synonyms include coercion, obsession.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obsession, coercion, force, forcible, duress, coercive.

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What is another word for compulsion?

Possible synonyms include coercion, obsession.

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